Kontela Efthymia

Efthymia Kontela is a Specialist in Internal Medicine with extensive experience in Emergency Medicine, research, and medical education, guided by a strong commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration and respect for each patient’s individual needs. She graduated from Medical School in 1996 and completed her specialization in Internal Medicine in 2005.

Since 2005, she has been practicing at Metropolitan Hospital, and since 2018 she has served as Director of Internal Medicine at the Emergency Department. Her primary professional interests include Emergency Medicine and Bioethics, combining acute clinical care with the principles of humanism and medical ethics in daily practice. She places particular emphasis on the coordination of multidisciplinary teams, aiming to provide comprehensive care for both acute and chronic patients, while also maintaining a private practice in Piraeus.

She holds an MSc in Bioethics from Democritus University of Thrace (2026), with research interests focused on the relationship between clinical practice and medical ethics. She has participated in research protocols, scientific publications, and presentations at both Greek and international conferences.

She has taught in Nursing Schools and, since 2023, has served as Clinical Co-Lead at University of Nicosia Medical School. She is a member of scientific societies such as the European Atherosclerosis Society, the Hellenic Obesity Society, and the Hellenic Society of Internal Medicine. She also continuously pursues further education in emerging technologies, special education, and medical coding.

• 2005-currently: Associate Director, Internal Medicine Specialist, Metropolitan Hospital
• 2000-2004: Specialty training in Internal Medicine, 3rd Internal Medicine Clinic, General State Hospital of Nikaia, Piraeus
• 1999-2000: Specialty training in Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine Clinic, General Hospital of Karpenisi
• 1998: Specialty training in Internal Medicine, General Regional Hospital of Volos
• 1998-1999: Rural service, regional medical center of Stefanovikeio, General Hospital of Volos

• 12/1996: School of Medicine, University of Belgrade

Scientific Activities

• Member of the Hellenic Diabetes Association (2003) and the Hellenic Medical Association for Obesity.

Books / Publications

• 5 in Greek journals
• 1 in an international journal
• Co-authored 3 medical books

Announcements

• 15 announcements in Greek conventions
• 13 announcements in international conferences

Scientific Work

• Participation in 3 European Diabetes Mellitus Research Protocols
• Served at the Nikaia Hospital 3rd Internal Medicine Clinic Diabetes Center for 15 months
• 40 hours of instruction to students of a secondary technical vocational nursing school, Karpenisi Hospital
• Lecturer in 3 Round Tables

Computer Skills

Excellent computer skills (Windows XP/Vista/7/8 operating systems), proficiency in office/presentation applications, websites and web applications as well as statistical processing applications.

• English (First Certificate in English, University of Cambridge)
• Serbo-Croatian

Telephone: +302104809000